You should be able to cut just about anything up to 5mm (1/4") thick with a 40W.
We've been using this Baltic birch a lot lately, fairly decent quality, had a few chipped or warped pieces but most of it was very good:
I've had decent success with these 12inx12inx3mm birch sheets I got off amazon. 45 sheets for $65 (these were down to $60 a while back).
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I am trying 11 passes, same settings with https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013NT3OAC, will let you know how it goes.
1/8" X 12" X 12" Baltic Birch Plywood Great for Laser, Cnc, and Scroll Saw. 45pc Woodpeckers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013NT3OAC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Baltic birch plywood.
Here is what I buy: 3 mm 1/8" X 12" X 12" Premium Baltic Birch Plywood – B/BB Grade - 45 Flat Sheets By Woodpeckers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013NT3OAC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_haTVBbZ6D2P64